Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Intermediate and Superficial Cervical Plexus Blocks for Central Venous Catheterisation.
To compare the effectiveness of the superficial cervical plexus (SCP) and ultrasonography (USG)-guided intermediate cervical plexus (ICP) blocks for patient and operator satisfaction during central venous catheterisation (CVC). ⋯ Central venous catheterisation, Intermediate cervical plexus block, Superficial cervical plexus block, Patient satisfaction.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2024
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of First-Line Chemotherapeutics and Validation of the EORTC Prognostic Index in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Retrospective Single-Centre Experience.
To evaluate the efficiency of pemetrexed cisplatin in comparison with gemcitabine cisplatin and to validate the EORTC (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer) prognostic score in combination chemotherapy treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. ⋯ Chemotherapy, Mesothelioma, Prognosis, Gemcitabine, Progression-free survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2024
Comparative Study--------Comparison of Hybrid-Simulation-Based Teaching with Traditional Teaching of Pharmacology.
To compare the outcome of traditional teaching with hybrid simulation-based teaching for undergraduate medical students. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Pharmacology, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan, from June to August 2023. ⋯ Traditional teaching, Hybrid-simulation, MCQs, Retention test, Intervention group.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2024
Comparative StudyFrequency of Airway Complications with Modified Recovery Position versus Conventional Recovery position for Extubation after General Anaesthesia.
To compare the frequency of respiratory complications encountered in two different positions used for extubation i.e. conventional recovery position versus the modified recovery position (recovery position with 10-degree left tilt and head-down). ⋯ Airway complications, Extubation, Cough, Laryngospasm, Recovery position.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2024
Prediction of Mortality Using the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients.
To determine the accuracy and reliability of the sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score in predicting the risk of mortality in ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients. ⋯ COVID-19, Mortality prediction, SOFA score.